Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, New Albany

Name: Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
Address: 914 E Main St, New Albany, 47150-5841, United States
Telephone: +1 812-944-9600

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Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site, New Albany

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Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site is located in New Albany, Indiana by the Ohio River. It was the home of William Culbertson, who was once the richest man in Indiana. Built in 1867 at a cost of $120,000, this Second Empire-style mansion has 25-rooms within 20,000 square feet, and was completed in November 1869. It was designed by James T. Banes, a local architect. Features within the three-story edifice include hand-painted ceilings and walls, frescoed ceilings, carved rosewood-grained staircase, marble fireplaces, wallpaper of fabric-quality, and crystal chandeliers. The original tin roof was imported from Scotland. The displays within the mansion feature the Culbertson family and the restoration of the building. The rooms on the tour are the formal parlors, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchen, and laundry room. ()

Coordinates: 38°17'10"N, 85°48'50"W

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914 E Main StNew AlbanyNew Albany 47150-5841 United States

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+1 812-944-9600

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Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Albany National Cemetery, Sherman Minton Bridge, Shawnee Golf Course, Carnegie Center for Art & History.

1.1 miNE
Cemetery
New Albany National Cemetery, New Albany
28 min walk • New Albany National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of New Albany, in Floyd County, Indiana. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 5.5 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 6,881 interments. It is managed by Zachary Taylor National Cemetery.
0.7 miSW
Bridge
Sherman Minton Bridge, Louisville
18 min walk • The Sherman Minton Bridge is a double-deck through arch bridge spanning the Ohio River, carrying I-64 and US 150 over the river between Kentucky and Indiana. The bridge connects the west side of Louisville, Kentucky to downtown New Albany, Indiana.
0.9 miS
38°16'24"N • 85°49'12"W
Shawnee Golf Course, Louisville
25 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.4 miW
History museum, Museum, Art gallery
Carnegie Center for Art & History, New Albany
11 min walk • The Carnegie Center for Art & History, within the Downtown Historic District of New Albany, Indiana, is a contemporary art gallery and local history museum. The building was initially built as a Carnegie Library, first opened on March 2, 1904, with 11,125 total books. It is of Beaux-Arts architecture style.
0.5 miSW
History museum, Museum
Scribner House, New Albany
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0.7 miE
Bridge
Kentucky & Indiana Terminal Bridge, Louisville
19 min walk • The Kentucky & Indiana Bridge is one of the first multi modal bridges to cross the Ohio River. It is for both railway and common roadway purposes together.
~250 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Mansion Row Historic District, New Albany
2 min walk • The Mansion Row Historic District is a national historic district located at New Albany, Indiana. It features some of the various mansions of the city when New Albany was the largest city in Indiana around the time of the American Civil War.
0.9 miW
History museum, Museum
William Young House, New Albany
23 min walk • The William Young House is a historic home located at New Albany, Indiana. It was built about 1837, and is a two-story, three bay, Federal style brick I-house. It features a two-story porch alongside the rear ell. Much of the interior remains intact. The house is open as a museum.
~1750 ftSW
Church
Town Clock Church, New Albany
9 min walk • The Town Clock Church, now the Second Baptist Church of New Albany, Indiana, United States, is a historic church located at 300 East Main Street, within the New Albany Downtown Historic District. It was constructed in 1852 as Second Presbyterian Church, in what was then the largest city in Indiana.
1.3 miSE
Dam
McAlpine Locks and Dam, Louisville
34 min walk • The McAlpine Locks and Dam are a set of locks and a hydroelectric dam at the Falls of the Ohio River at Louisville, Kentucky. They are located at mile point 606.8, and control a 72.9 miles long navigation pool.
~950 ftNW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture
East Spring Street Historic District, New Albany
5 min walk • The East Spring Street Historic District is a national historic district located at New Albany, Indiana. The general area is E. Fifth Street to the west, Spring St. to the north, E. Eighth Street to the east, and Market Street to the south.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site open?

Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Mansion Row Historic District, New Albany (2 min walk), East Spring Street Historic District, New Albany (5 min walk), Town Clock Church, New Albany (9 min walk), New Albany Downtown Historic District, New Albany (11 min walk).

How to get to Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site:

Bus

State / Elm • Lines: 71 (16 min walk)
35th / Northwestern • Lines: 12North, 99South (25 min walk)